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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 455.05 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 455.05 and 234.23 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 455.05 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/455.05 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 455.05 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 106,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,584.38/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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