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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.47, 683.30 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.47, 683.30 and 236.16 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.47 : 683.30 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.47/683.30 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.47x = 683.30 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.47x = 161,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,368.72/455.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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