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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 677.68 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 677.68 and 235.18 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 677.68 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/677.68 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 677.68 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 159,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,376.78/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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