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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 455.64 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 455.64 and 235.26 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 455.64 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/455.64 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 455.64 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 107,193.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,193.87/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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