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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 454 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 454 and 234.62 is: 351.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 454 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/454 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 454 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 106,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,517.48/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.94

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