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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 677.20 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 677.20 and 231.93 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 677.20 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/677.20 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 677.20 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 157,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,063.00/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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