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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 456.75 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 456.75 and 232.71 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 456.75 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/456.75 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 456.75 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 106,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,290.29/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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