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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.37, 455.83 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.37, 455.83 and 235.32 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.37 : 455.83 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.37/455.83 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.37x = 455.83 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.37x = 107,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,265.92/304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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