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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.12 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.12 and 233.59 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.12 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.12 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.12 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 105,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,844.30/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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