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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 452.52 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 452.52 and 236.38 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 452.52 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/452.52 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 452.52 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 106,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,966.68/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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