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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 680.20 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 680.20 and 237.03 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 680.20 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/680.20 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 680.20 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 161,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,227.21/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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