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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.31, 679.36 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.31, 679.36 and 233.93 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.31 : 679.36 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.31/679.36 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.31x = 679.36 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.31x = 158,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,918.12/453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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