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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.33, 676.30 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.33, 676.30 and 234.06 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.33 : 676.30 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.33/676.30 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.33x = 676.30 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.33x = 158,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,294.78/450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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