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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 681.08 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 681.08 and 237.52 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 681.08 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/681.08 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 681.08 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 161,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,770.12/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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