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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 680.96 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 680.96 and 237.40 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 680.96 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/680.96 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 680.96 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 161,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,659.90/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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