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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.09, 452.52 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.09, 452.52 and 233.37 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.09 : 452.52 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.09/452.52 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.09x = 452.52 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.09x = 105,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,604.59/302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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