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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 456.93 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 456.93 and 233.34 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 456.93 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/456.93 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 456.93 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 106,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,620.05/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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