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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 675.56 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 675.56 and 233.84 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 675.56 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/675.56 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 675.56 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 157,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,972.95/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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