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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.65, 455.70 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.65, 455.70 and 235.01 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.65 : 455.70 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.65/455.70 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.65x = 455.70 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.65x = 107,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,091.78/303.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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