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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 676.98 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 676.98 and 234.87 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 676.98 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/676.98 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 676.98 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 159,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,002.29/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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