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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.68, 683.20 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.68, 683.20 and 235.87 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.68 : 683.20 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.68/683.20 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.68x = 683.20 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.68x = 161,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,146.38/455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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