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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 451.49 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 451.49 and 233 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 451.49 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/451.49 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 451.49 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 105,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,197.17/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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