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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 450.51 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 450.51 and 235.50 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 450.51 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/450.51 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 450.51 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 106,095.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,095.11/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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