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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 678.17 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 678.17 and 235.71 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 678.17 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/678.17 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 678.17 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 159,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,852.04/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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