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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.22, 680.04 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.22, 680.04 and 236.86 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.22 : 680.04 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.22/680.04 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.22x = 680.04 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.22x = 161,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,074.27/453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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