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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 452.70 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 452.70 and 233.30 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 452.70 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/452.70 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 452.70 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 105,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,614.91/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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