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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 679.11 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 679.11 and 236.16 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 679.11 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/679.11 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 679.11 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 160,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,378.62/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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