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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.09, 453.13 and 233.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.09, 453.13 and 233.71 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.09 : 453.13 = 233.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.09/453.13 = 233.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.09x = 453.13 × 233.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.09x = 105,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,899.30/302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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