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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 681.94 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 681.94 and 235.62 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 681.94 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/681.94 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 681.94 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 160,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,678.70/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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