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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 677.16 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 677.16 and 234.89 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 677.16 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/677.16 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 677.16 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 159,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,058.11/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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