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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.30, 678.58 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.30, 678.58 and 236.02 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.30 : 678.58 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.30/678.58 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.30x = 678.58 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.30x = 160,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,158.45/452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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