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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 450.30 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 450.30 and 231.53 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 450.30 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/450.30 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 450.30 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 104,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,257.96/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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