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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 456.12 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 456.12 and 231.12 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 456.12 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/456.12 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 456.12 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 105,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,418.45/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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