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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 683.05 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 683.05 and 236.27 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 683.05 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/683.05 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 683.05 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 161,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,384.22/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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