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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.19, 621.26 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.19, 621.26 and 243.19 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.19 : 621.26 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.19/621.26 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.19x = 621.26 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.19x = 151,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,082.36/450.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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