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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 451.02 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 451.02 and 235.38 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 451.02 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/451.02 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 451.02 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 106,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,162.22/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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