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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.60 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.60 and 235.12 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.60 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.60 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.60 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 159,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,317.31/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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