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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 455.66 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 455.66 and 231.66 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 455.66 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/455.66 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 455.66 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 105,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,558.20/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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