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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 679.12 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 679.12 and 233.52 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 679.12 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/679.12 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 679.12 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 158,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,588.10/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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