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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 453.68 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 453.68 and 233.97 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 453.68 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/453.68 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 453.68 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 106,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,147.51/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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