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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 685.11 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 685.11 and 237.20 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 685.11 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/685.11 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 685.11 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 162,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,508.09/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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