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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 450.60 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 450.60 and 235.52 is: 353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 450.60 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/450.60 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 450.60 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 106,125.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,125.31/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.37

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