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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.38, 681.72 and 237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.38, 681.72 and 237.91 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.38 : 681.72 = 237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.38/681.72 = 237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.38x = 681.72 × 237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.38x = 162,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,188.01/454.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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