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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 453.08 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 453.08 and 236.88 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 453.08 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/453.08 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 453.08 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 107,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,325.59/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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