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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 676.51 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 676.51 and 231.99 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 676.51 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/676.51 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 676.51 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 156,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,944.24/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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