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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 456.73 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 456.73 and 235.92 is: 353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 456.73 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/456.73 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 456.73 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 107,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,752.04/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.35

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