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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.00, 455.63 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.00, 455.63 and 235.78 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.00 : 455.63 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.00/455.63 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.00x = 455.63 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.00x = 107,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,426.12/304.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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