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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.55, 679.23 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.55, 679.23 and 233.33 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.55 : 679.23 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.55/679.23 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.55x = 679.23 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.55x = 158,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,484.74/452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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