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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.11, 685.04 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.11, 685.04 and 237.78 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.11 : 685.04 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.11/685.04 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.11x = 685.04 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.11x = 162,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,887.62/457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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