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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 457.05 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 457.05 and 236.52 is: 354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 457.05 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/457.05 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 457.05 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 108,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,101.47/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.18

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