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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.21, 452.08 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.21, 452.08 and 236.45 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.21 : 452.08 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.21/452.08 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.21x = 452.08 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.21x = 106,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,894.32/301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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