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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 456.55 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 456.55 and 235.23 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 456.55 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/456.55 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 456.55 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 107,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,394.26/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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