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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.86 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.86 and 232.18 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.86 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.86 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.86 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 104,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,680.67/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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