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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.33, 675.69 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.33, 675.69 and 230.82 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.33 : 675.69 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.33/675.69 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.33x = 675.69 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.33x = 155,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,962.77/450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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