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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 679.52 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 679.52 and 236.65 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 679.52 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/679.52 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 679.52 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 160,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,808.41/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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