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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 457.38 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 457.38 and 233.04 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 457.38 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/457.38 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 457.38 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 106,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,587.84/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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