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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 451.20 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 451.20 and 232.30 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 451.20 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/451.20 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 451.20 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 104,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,813.76/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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