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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 456.63 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 456.63 and 232.71 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 456.63 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/456.63 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 456.63 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 106,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,262.37/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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