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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 676.98 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 676.98 and 235.17 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 676.98 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/676.98 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 676.98 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 159,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,205.39/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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