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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 452.84 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 452.84 and 232.65 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 452.84 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/452.84 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 452.84 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 105,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,352.06/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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