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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.26, 453.02 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.26, 453.02 and 233.80 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.26 : 453.02 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.26/453.02 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.26x = 453.02 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.26x = 105,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,916.08/302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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