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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 455.50 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 455.50 and 235.62 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 455.50 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/455.50 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 455.50 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 107,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,324.91/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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