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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 450.45 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 450.45 and 231.74 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 450.45 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/450.45 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 450.45 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 104,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,387.28/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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