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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.33, 679.68 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.33, 679.68 and 237.06 is: 355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.33 : 679.68 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.33/679.68 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.33x = 679.68 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.33x = 161,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,124.94/453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.43

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