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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 676.20 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 676.20 and 235.28 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 676.20 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/676.20 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 676.20 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 159,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,096.34/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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