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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.26, 674.78 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.26, 674.78 and 233.40 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.26 : 674.78 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.26/674.78 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.26x = 674.78 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.26x = 157,493.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,493.65/450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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