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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 681.52 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 681.52 and 235.16 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 681.52 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/681.52 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 681.52 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 160,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,266.24/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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