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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.57, 680.22 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.57, 680.22 and 234.13 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.57 : 680.22 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.57/680.22 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.57x = 680.22 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.57x = 159,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,259.91/453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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