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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 449.73 and 231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 449.73 and 231.79 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 449.73 = 231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/449.73 = 231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 449.73 × 231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 104,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,242.92/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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