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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 455.40 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 455.40 and 234.90 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 455.40 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/455.40 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 455.40 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 106,973.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,973.46/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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