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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 680.77 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 680.77 and 237.31 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 680.77 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/680.77 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 680.77 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 161,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,550.12/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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