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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 456.05 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 456.05 and 235.52 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 456.05 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/456.05 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 456.05 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 107,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,408.86/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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