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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.33, 677.80 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.33, 677.80 and 235.06 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.33 : 677.80 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.33/677.80 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.33x = 677.80 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.33x = 159,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,323.67/451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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