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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.29, 682.90 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.29, 682.90 and 235.91 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.29 : 682.90 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.29/682.90 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.29x = 682.90 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.29x = 161,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,098.34/455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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