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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.23, 455.43 and 235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.23, 455.43 and 235.43 is: 352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.23 : 455.43 = 235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.23/455.43 = 235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.23x = 455.43 × 235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.23x = 107,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,221.88/304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.44

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