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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.33, 686.07 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.33, 686.07 and 237.89 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.33 : 686.07 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.33/686.07 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.33x = 686.07 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.33x = 163,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,209.19/457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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