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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.85, 681.33 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.85, 681.33 and 234.81 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.85 : 681.33 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.85/681.33 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.85x = 681.33 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.85x = 159,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,983.10/454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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