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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 456.94 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 456.94 and 232.39 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 456.94 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/456.94 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 456.94 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 106,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,188.29/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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