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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.07, 455.67 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.07, 455.67 and 235.27 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 455.67 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/455.67 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 455.67 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 107,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,206.05/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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