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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 675.24 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 675.24 and 203.42 is: 305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 675.24 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/675.24 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 675.24 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 137,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,357.32/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.17

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