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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.41, 680.21 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.41, 680.21 and 145.30 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.41 : 680.21 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.41/680.21 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.41x = 680.21 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.41x = 98,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,834.51/453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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