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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 453.38 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 453.38 and 234.35 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 453.38 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/453.38 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 453.38 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 106,246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,246.16/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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