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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 677.73 and 232.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 677.73 and 232.33 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 677.73 = 232.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/677.73 = 232.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 677.73 × 232.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 157,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,455.85/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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