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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 451.61 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 451.61 and 232.50 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 451.61 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/451.61 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 451.61 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 104,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,999.33/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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