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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 452.50 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 452.50 and 233.78 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 452.50 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/452.50 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 452.50 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 105,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,785.45/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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