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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 675.83 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 675.83 and 234.11 is: 351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 675.83 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/675.83 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 675.83 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 158,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,215.18/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.09

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