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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 677.04 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 677.04 and 235.20 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 677.04 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/677.04 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 677.04 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 159,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,239.81/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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