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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 455.06 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 455.06 and 230.32 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 455.06 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/455.06 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 455.06 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 104,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,809.42/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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