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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 449.16 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 449.16 and 231.22 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 449.16 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/449.16 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 449.16 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 103,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,854.78/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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