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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.81, 676.49 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.81, 676.49 and 234.93 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.81 : 676.49 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.81/676.49 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.81x = 676.49 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.81x = 158,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,929.16/451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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