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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.45, 676.23 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.45, 676.23 and 234.37 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.45 : 676.23 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.45/676.23 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.45x = 676.23 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.45x = 158,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,488.03/451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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