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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 680.32 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 680.32 and 236.94 is: 355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 680.32 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/680.32 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 680.32 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 161,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,195.02/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.60

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