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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 675.26 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 675.26 and 233.16 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 675.26 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/675.26 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 675.26 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 157,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,443.62/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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