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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 675.18 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 675.18 and 234.08 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 675.18 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/675.18 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 675.18 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 158,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,046.13/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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