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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 679.91 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 679.91 and 236.82 is: 355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 679.91 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/679.91 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 679.91 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 161,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,016.29/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.16

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