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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 450.30 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 450.30 and 232.02 is: 347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 450.30 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/450.30 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 450.30 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 104,478.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,478.61/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.43

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