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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 675.36 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 675.36 and 233.84 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 675.36 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/675.36 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 675.36 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 157,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,922.81/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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