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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 676.94 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 676.94 and 232.28 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 676.94 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/676.94 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 676.94 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 157,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,239.62/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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