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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 677.03 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 677.03 and 234.88 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 677.03 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/677.03 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 677.03 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 159,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,023.09/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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