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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 675.44 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 675.44 and 233.72 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 675.44 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/675.44 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 675.44 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 157,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,862.70/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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