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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 453.60 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 453.60 and 234.08 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 453.60 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/453.60 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 453.60 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 106,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,178.69/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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