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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 678.40 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 678.40 and 235.68 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 678.40 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/678.40 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 678.40 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 159,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,885.31/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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