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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 676.07 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 676.07 and 231.55 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 676.07 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/676.07 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 676.07 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 156,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,540.63/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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