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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 676.58 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 676.58 and 234.98 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 676.58 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/676.58 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 676.58 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 158,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,982.77/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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