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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 456.66 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 456.66 and 235.80 is: 353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 456.66 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/456.66 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 456.66 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 107,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,680.43/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.77

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