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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 622.10 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 622.10 and 243.80 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 622.10 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/622.10 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 622.10 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 151,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,665.96/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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