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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.96, 684.20 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.96, 684.20 and 237.12 is: 355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.96 : 684.20 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.96/684.20 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.96x = 684.20 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.96x = 162,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,237.50/456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.04

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