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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 677.98 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 677.98 and 235.93 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 677.98 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/677.98 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 677.98 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 159,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,955.82/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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