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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 675.42 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 675.42 and 233.94 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 675.42 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/675.42 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 675.42 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 158,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,007.75/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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