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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 679.13 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 679.13 and 236.13 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 679.13 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/679.13 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 679.13 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 160,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,362.97/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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