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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 674.34 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 674.34 and 233.50 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 674.34 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/674.34 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 674.34 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 157,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,458.39/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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