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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 675.87 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 675.87 and 234.52 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 675.87 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/675.87 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 675.87 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 158,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,505.03/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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