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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 676.92 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 676.92 and 234.88 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 676.92 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/676.92 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 676.92 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 158,994.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,994.97/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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