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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 676.93 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 676.93 and 232.27 is: 347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 676.93 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/676.93 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 676.93 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 157,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,232.50/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.77

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