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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.59, 456.27 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.59, 456.27 and 235.87 is: 353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.59 : 456.27 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.59/456.27 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.59x = 456.27 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.59x = 107,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,620.40/304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.33

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