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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 455.88 and 232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 455.88 and 232.21 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 455.88 = 232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/455.88 = 232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 455.88 × 232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 105,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,859.89/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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