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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 681.18 and 237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 681.18 and 237.55 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 681.18 = 237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/681.18 = 237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 681.18 × 237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 161,814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,814.31/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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