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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 680.96 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 680.96 and 237.57 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 680.96 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/680.96 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 680.96 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 161,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,775.67/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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