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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 675.90 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 675.90 and 234.08 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 675.90 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/675.90 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 675.90 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 158,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,214.67/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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