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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 451.06 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 451.06 and 232.08 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 451.06 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/451.06 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 451.06 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 104,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,682.00/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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