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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 457.62 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 457.62 and 232.12 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 457.62 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/457.62 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 457.62 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 106,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,222.75/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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