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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.62, 675.32 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.62, 675.32 and 234.36 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.62 : 675.32 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.62/675.32 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.62x = 675.32 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.62x = 158,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,268.00/450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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