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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.03, 678.33 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.03, 678.33 and 235.76 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.03 : 678.33 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.03/678.33 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.03x = 678.33 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.03x = 159,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,919.69/452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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