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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 457.35 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 457.35 and 236.58 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 457.35 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/457.35 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 457.35 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 108,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,199.86/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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