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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 675.32 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 675.32 and 233.66 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 675.32 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/675.32 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 675.32 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 157,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,790.73/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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