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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 680.76 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 680.76 and 237.44 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 680.76 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/680.76 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 680.76 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 161,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,639.65/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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