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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 675.48 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 675.48 and 233.87 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 675.48 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/675.48 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 675.48 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 157,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,974.51/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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