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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 450.54 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 450.54 and 231.18 is: 348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 450.54 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/450.54 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 450.54 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 104,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,155.84/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.02

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