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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 452.72 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 452.72 and 233.78 is: 349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 452.72 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/452.72 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 452.72 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 105,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,836.88/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.94

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