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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.62, 675.31 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.62, 675.31 and 234.35 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.62 : 675.31 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.62/675.31 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.62x = 675.31 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.62x = 158,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,258.90/450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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