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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 680.33 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 680.33 and 237.20 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 680.33 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/680.33 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 680.33 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 161,371.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,371.47/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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