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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 452.13 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 452.13 and 233.53 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 452.13 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/452.13 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 452.13 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 105,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,584.75/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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