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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 681.30 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 681.30 and 237.66 is: 356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 681.30 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/681.30 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 681.30 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 161,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,917.76/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.68

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