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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 450.56 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 450.56 and 235.30 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 450.56 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/450.56 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 450.56 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 106,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,016.77/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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