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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.84, 456.78 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.84, 456.78 and 236.20 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.84 : 456.78 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.84/456.78 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.84x = 456.78 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.84x = 107,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,891.44/304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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