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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 456.72 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 456.72 and 232.64 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 456.72 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/456.72 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 456.72 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 106,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,251.34/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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