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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 676.14 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 676.14 and 234.39 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 676.14 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/676.14 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 676.14 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 158,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,480.45/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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