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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 450.09 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 450.09 and 232.20 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 450.09 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/450.09 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 450.09 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 104,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,510.90/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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