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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 686.27 and 238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 686.27 and 238.09 is: 357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 686.27 = 238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/686.27 = 238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 686.27 × 238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 163,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,394.19/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.27

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