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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 674.80 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 674.80 and 233.48 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 674.80 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/674.80 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 674.80 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 157,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,552.30/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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