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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.01, 675.29 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.01, 675.29 and 234.13 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.01 : 675.29 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.01/675.29 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.01x = 675.29 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.01x = 158,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,103.96/451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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