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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 453.70 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 453.70 and 234.48 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 453.70 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/453.70 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 453.70 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 106,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,382.40/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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