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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 677.33 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 677.33 and 235.91 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 677.33 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/677.33 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 677.33 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 159,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,790.32/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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