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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 450.64 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 450.64 and 232.12 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 450.64 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/450.64 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 450.64 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 104,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,602.56/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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