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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 454.50 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 454.50 and 234.32 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 454.50 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/454.50 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 454.50 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 106,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,498.44/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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