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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.22 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.22 and 232.44 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.22 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.22 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.22 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 157,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,413.02/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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