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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 675.54 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 675.54 and 231.77 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 675.54 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/675.54 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 675.54 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 156,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,566.53/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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