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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.78, 457.20 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.78, 457.20 and 236.50 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.78 : 457.20 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.78/457.20 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.78x = 457.20 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.78x = 108,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,127.80/304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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