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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 452.80 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 452.80 and 233.33 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 452.80 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/452.80 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 452.80 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 105,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,651.82/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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