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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 454.20 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 454.20 and 234.65 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 454.20 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/454.20 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 454.20 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 106,578.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,578.03/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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