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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 450.36 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 450.36 and 235.60 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 450.36 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/450.36 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 450.36 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 106,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,104.82/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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