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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 681.15 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 681.15 and 237.56 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 681.15 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/681.15 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 681.15 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 161,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,813.99/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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