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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.41, 676.04 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.41, 676.04 and 231.20 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.41 : 676.04 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.41/676.04 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.41x = 676.04 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.41x = 156,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,295.91/450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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