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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 677.16 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 677.16 and 235.32 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 677.16 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/677.16 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 677.16 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 159,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,349.29/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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