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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.40, 678.76 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.40, 678.76 and 236.16 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.40 : 678.76 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.40/678.76 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.40x = 678.76 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.40x = 160,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,295.96/452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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