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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 453.84 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 453.84 and 231.60 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 453.84 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/453.84 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 453.84 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 105,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,109.34/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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