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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 452.16 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 452.16 and 233.12 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 452.16 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/452.16 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 452.16 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 105,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,407.54/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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