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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.61, 676.18 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.61, 676.18 and 234.34 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.61 : 676.18 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.61/676.18 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.61x = 676.18 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.61x = 158,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,456.02/450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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