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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 674.80 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 674.80 and 233.82 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 674.80 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/674.80 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 674.80 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 157,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,781.74/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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