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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 675.84 and 231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 675.84 and 231.23 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 675.84 = 231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/675.84 = 231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 675.84 × 231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 156,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,275.14/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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