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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.09, 455.52 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.09, 455.52 and 235.37 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.09 : 455.52 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.09/455.52 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.09x = 455.52 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.09x = 107,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,215.74/304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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