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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 677.26 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 677.26 and 235.16 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 677.26 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/677.26 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 677.26 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 159,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,264.46/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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