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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.00, 450.80 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.00, 450.80 and 235.85 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.00 : 450.80 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.00/450.80 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.00x = 450.80 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.00x = 106,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,318.63/301.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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