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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 678.72 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 678.72 and 233.44 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 678.72 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/678.72 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 678.72 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 158,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,440.40/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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