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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 453.90 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 453.90 and 233.96 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 453.90 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/453.90 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 453.90 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 106,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,194.44/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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