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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 451.68 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 451.68 and 232.58 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 451.68 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/451.68 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 451.68 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 105,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,049.48/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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