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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 679.12 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 679.12 and 236.67 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 679.12 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/679.12 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 679.12 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 160,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,727.33/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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