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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.87, 679.16 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.87, 679.16 and 236.33 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.87 : 679.16 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.87/679.16 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.87x = 679.16 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.87x = 160,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,502.49/452.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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