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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 454 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 454 and 234.78 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 454 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/454 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 454 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 106,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,590.12/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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