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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 449.79 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 449.79 and 234.93 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 449.79 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/449.79 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 449.79 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 105,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,669.16/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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