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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 449.43 and 231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 449.43 and 231.09 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 449.43 = 231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/449.43 = 231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 449.43 × 231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 103,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,858.78/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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