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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 675.50 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 675.50 and 233.76 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 675.50 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/675.50 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 675.50 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 157,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,904.88/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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