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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 453 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 453 and 233.32 is: 350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 453 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/453 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 453 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 105,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,693.96/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.28

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