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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 453.44 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 453.44 and 233.74 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 453.44 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/453.44 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 453.44 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 105,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,987.07/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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