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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.10, 456.48 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.10, 456.48 and 236.44 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.10 : 456.48 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.10/456.48 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.10x = 456.48 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.10x = 107,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,930.13/304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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