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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 681.78 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 681.78 and 235.18 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 681.78 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/681.78 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 681.78 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 160,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,342.75/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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