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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 449.40 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 449.40 and 232.20 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 449.40 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/449.40 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 449.40 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 104,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,350.68/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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