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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 682.51 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 682.51 and 235.52 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 682.51 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/682.51 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 682.51 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 160,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,740.75/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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