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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.97, 682.62 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.97, 682.62 and 236.07 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.97 : 682.62 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.97/682.62 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.97x = 682.62 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.97x = 161,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,146.10/455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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