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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.55, 680.42 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.55, 680.42 and 237.07 is: 355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.55 : 680.42 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.55/680.42 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.55x = 680.42 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.55x = 161,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,307.17/453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.65

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