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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.41, 449.90 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.41, 449.90 and 234.95 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.41 : 449.90 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.41/449.90 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.41x = 449.90 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.41x = 105,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,700.58/300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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