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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 686.51 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 686.51 and 238.10 is: 356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 686.51 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/686.51 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 686.51 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 163,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,460.34/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.95

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