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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.28 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.28 and 235.20 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.28 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.28 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.28 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 107,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,081.86/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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