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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.19, 674.80 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.19, 674.80 and 233.47 is: 349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.19 : 674.80 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.19/674.80 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.19x = 674.80 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.19x = 157,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,544.16/450.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.95

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