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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 456.72 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 456.72 and 232.84 is: 349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 456.72 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/456.72 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 456.72 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 106,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,342.68/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.03

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