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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.85, 678.33 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.85, 678.33 and 232.81 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.85 : 678.33 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.85/678.33 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.85x = 678.33 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.85x = 157,920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,920.31/452.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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