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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 676.22 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 676.22 and 234.32 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 676.22 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/676.22 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 676.22 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 158,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,451.87/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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