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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 452.56 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 452.56 and 233.12 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 452.56 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/452.56 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 452.56 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 105,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,500.79/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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