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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 450.44 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 450.44 and 235.13 is: 352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 450.44 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/450.44 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 450.44 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 105,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,909.41/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.46

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