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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 677 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 677 and 234.76 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 677 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/677 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 677 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 158,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,932.52/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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