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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 679.68 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 679.68 and 237.12 is: 355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 679.68 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/679.68 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 679.68 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 161,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,165.72/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.43

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