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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 675.34 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 675.34 and 231.02 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 675.34 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/675.34 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 675.34 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 156,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,017.05/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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