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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 681.06 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 681.06 and 237.57 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 681.06 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/681.06 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 681.06 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 161,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,799.42/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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