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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 449.49 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 449.49 and 232.35 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 449.49 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/449.49 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 449.49 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 104,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,439.00/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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