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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 680.20 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 680.20 and 233.87 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 680.20 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/680.20 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 680.20 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 159,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,078.21/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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