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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 683.58 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 683.58 and 236.00 is: 354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 683.58 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/683.58 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 683.58 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 161,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,321.46/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.16

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