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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 449.61 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 449.61 and 231.46 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 449.61 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/449.61 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 449.61 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 104,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,066.73/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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