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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 676.76 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 676.76 and 228.87 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 676.76 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/676.76 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 676.76 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 154,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,888.92/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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