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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.31, 681.81 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.31, 681.81 and 234.92 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.31 : 681.81 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.31/681.81 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.31x = 681.81 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.31x = 160,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,170.81/454.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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