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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 674.76 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 674.76 and 234.20 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 674.76 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/674.76 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 674.76 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 158,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,028.79/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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