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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 681.36 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 681.36 and 234.70 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 681.36 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/681.36 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 681.36 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 159,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,913.93/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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