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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.36 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.36 and 231.96 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.36 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.36 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.36 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 104,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,465.51/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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