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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 680.30 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 680.30 and 237.07 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 680.30 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/680.30 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 680.30 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 161,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,278.72/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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