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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.32, 678.93 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.32, 678.93 and 236.38 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.32 : 678.93 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.32/678.93 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.32x = 678.93 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.32x = 160,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,485.47/452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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