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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.05, 681.08 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.05, 681.08 and 237.48 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.05 : 681.08 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.05/681.08 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.05x = 681.08 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.05x = 161,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,741.69/454.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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