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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 452.48 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 452.48 and 233.17 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 452.48 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/452.48 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 452.48 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 105,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,503.60/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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