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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 457.76 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 457.76 and 233.54 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 457.76 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/457.76 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 457.76 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 106,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,902.98/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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