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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.00, 681.66 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.00, 681.66 and 237.92 is: 356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.00 : 681.66 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.00/681.66 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.00x = 681.66 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.00x = 162,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,177.14/455.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.44

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