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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.60, 683.55 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.60, 683.55 and 236.32 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.60 : 683.55 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.60/683.55 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.60x = 683.55 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.60x = 161,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,536.54/455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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