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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 676.20 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 676.20 and 234.20 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 676.20 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/676.20 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 676.20 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 158,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,366.04/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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