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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 678.79 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 678.79 and 236.08 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 678.79 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/678.79 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 678.79 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 160,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,245.35/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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