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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.54, 680.16 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.54, 680.16 and 237.18 is: 355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.54 : 680.16 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.54/680.16 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.54x = 680.16 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.54x = 161,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,320.35/453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.69

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