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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.83, 622.14 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.83, 622.14 and 243.83 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.83 : 622.14 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.83/622.14 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.83x = 622.14 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.83x = 151,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,696.40/450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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