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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 678.32 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 678.32 and 236.36 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 678.32 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/678.32 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 678.32 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 160,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,327.72/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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