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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 677.60 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 677.60 and 235.16 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 677.60 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/677.60 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 677.60 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 159,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,344.42/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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