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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.34, 683.12 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.34, 683.12 and 236.04 is: 354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.34 : 683.12 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.34/683.12 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.34x = 683.12 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.34x = 161,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,243.64/455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.12

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