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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 675.51 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 675.51 and 234.70 is: 351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 675.51 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/675.51 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 675.51 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 158,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,542.20/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.63

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