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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 677.40 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 677.40 and 235.28 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 677.40 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/677.40 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 677.40 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 159,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,378.67/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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