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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 452.03 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 452.03 and 233.87 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 452.03 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/452.03 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 452.03 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 105,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,714.58/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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