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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.34, 676.86 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.34, 676.86 and 234.80 is: 352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.34 : 676.86 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.34/676.86 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.34x = 676.86 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.34x = 158,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,923.34/451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.12

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