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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 453.27 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 453.27 and 233.87 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 453.27 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/453.27 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 453.27 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 106,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,006.25/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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