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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 682.62 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 682.62 and 236.46 is: 354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 682.62 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/682.62 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 682.62 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 161,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,412.33/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.16

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