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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 453.96 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 453.96 and 234.15 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 453.96 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/453.96 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 453.96 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 106,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,294.73/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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