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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.22, 681.39 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.22, 681.39 and 237.86 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.22 : 681.39 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.22/681.39 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.22x = 681.39 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.22x = 162,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,075.43/454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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