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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 452.40 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 452.40 and 236.99 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 452.40 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/452.40 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 452.40 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 107,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,212.01/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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