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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.33, 675.32 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.33, 675.32 and 241.94 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.33 : 675.32 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.33/675.32 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.33x = 675.32 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.33x = 163,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,382.33/450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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