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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 678.51 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 678.51 and 235.67 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 678.51 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/678.51 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 678.51 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 159,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,901.06/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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