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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 451.95 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 451.95 and 232.74 is: 348.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 451.95 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/451.95 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 451.95 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 105,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,186.84/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.57

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