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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 451.36 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 451.36 and 232.14 is: 348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 451.36 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/451.36 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 451.36 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 104,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,778.71/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.38

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