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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 455.40 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 455.40 and 236.45 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 455.40 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/455.40 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 455.40 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 107,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,677.05/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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