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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 683.50 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 683.50 and 236.03 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 683.50 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/683.50 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 683.50 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 161,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,322.50/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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