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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 455.48 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 455.48 and 235.17 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 455.48 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/455.48 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 455.48 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 107,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,115.23/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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