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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 675.45 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 675.45 and 233.75 is: 350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 675.45 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/675.45 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 675.45 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 157,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,886.44/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.84

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