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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 450.93 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 450.93 and 232.08 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 450.93 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/450.93 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 450.93 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 104,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,651.83/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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