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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.60, 675.24 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.60, 675.24 and 233.76 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.60 : 675.24 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.60/675.24 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.60x = 675.24 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.60x = 157,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,844.10/450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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