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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.86 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.86 and 233.14 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.86 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.86 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.86 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 105,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,579.78/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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