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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 678.37 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 678.37 and 236.16 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 678.37 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/678.37 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 678.37 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 160,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,203.86/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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