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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 679.43 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 679.43 and 236.42 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 679.43 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/679.43 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 679.43 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 160,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,626.26/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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