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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 674.36 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 674.36 and 233.12 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 674.36 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/674.36 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 674.36 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 157,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,206.80/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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