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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 677.75 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 677.75 and 232.40 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 677.75 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/677.75 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 677.75 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 157,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,509.63/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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