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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 677.99 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 677.99 and 235.54 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 677.99 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/677.99 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 677.99 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 159,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,693.88/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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