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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 451.25 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 451.25 and 232.46 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 451.25 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/451.25 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 451.25 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 104,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,897.58/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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