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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 675.18 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 675.18 and 203.34 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 675.18 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/675.18 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 675.18 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 137,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,291.10/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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