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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.33, 680.12 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.33, 680.12 and 233.88 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.33 : 680.12 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.33/680.12 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.33x = 680.12 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.33x = 159,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,063.62/453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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