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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 450.48 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 450.48 and 232.29 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 450.48 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/450.48 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 450.48 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 104,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,642.00/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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