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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 456 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 456 and 235.32 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 456 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/456 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 456 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 107,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,305.92/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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