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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.23, 624.08 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.23, 624.08 and 255.70 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.23 : 624.08 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.23/624.08 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.23x = 624.08 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.23x = 159,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,577.90/452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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