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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.25, 674.90 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.25, 674.90 and 233.53 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.25 : 674.90 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.25/674.90 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.25x = 674.90 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.25x = 157,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,608.23/450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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