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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 678.64 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 678.64 and 236.68 is: 354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 678.64 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/678.64 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 678.64 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 160,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,620.52/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.26

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