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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 680.43 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 680.43 and 234.52 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 680.43 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/680.43 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 680.43 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 159,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,574.44/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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