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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 457.31 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 457.31 and 235.73 is: 354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 457.31 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/457.31 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 457.31 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 107,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,798.22/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.12

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