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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 450.58 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 450.58 and 235.45 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 450.58 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/450.58 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 450.58 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 106,089.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,089.06/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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