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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.23, 455.09 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.23, 455.09 and 230.55 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.23 : 455.09 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.23/455.09 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.23x = 455.09 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.23x = 104,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,923.28/304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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