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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 449.65 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 449.65 and 231.26 is: 346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 449.65 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/449.65 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 449.65 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 103,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,984.10/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.26

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