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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 452.34 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 452.34 and 233.55 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 452.34 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/452.34 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 452.34 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 105,644.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,644.01/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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