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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.19, 680.32 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.19, 680.32 and 237.31 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.19 : 680.32 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.19/680.32 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.19x = 680.32 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.19x = 161,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,447.83/454.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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