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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.91, 677.70 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.91, 677.70 and 232.29 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.91 : 677.70 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.91/677.70 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.91x = 677.70 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.91x = 157,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,422.93/451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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