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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 678.03 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 678.03 and 235.50 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 678.03 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/678.03 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 678.03 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 159,676.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,676.07/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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