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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.09, 456.92 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.09, 456.92 and 236.39 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.09 : 456.92 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.09/456.92 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.09x = 456.92 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.09x = 108,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,011.32/305.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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