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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 451.23 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 451.23 and 232.79 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 451.23 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/451.23 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 451.23 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 105,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,041.83/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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