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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 677.31 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 677.31 and 232.31 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 677.31 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/677.31 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 677.31 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 157,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,345.89/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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