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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 451.79 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 451.79 and 233.26 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 451.79 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/451.79 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 451.79 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 105,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,383.11/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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