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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 458.22 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 458.22 and 233.48 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 458.22 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/458.22 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 458.22 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 106,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,985.21/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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