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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 682.38 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 682.38 and 235.57 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 682.38 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/682.38 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 682.38 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 160,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,749.11/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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