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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 680.22 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 680.22 and 237.21 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 680.22 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/680.22 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 680.22 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 161,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,354.99/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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