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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.42, 676.92 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.42, 676.92 and 234.94 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.42 : 676.92 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.42/676.92 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.42x = 676.92 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.42x = 159,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,035.58/451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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