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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 676.98 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 676.98 and 234.92 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 676.98 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/676.98 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 676.98 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 159,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,036.14/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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