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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 457.62 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 457.62 and 236.57 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 457.62 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/457.62 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 457.62 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 108,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,259.16/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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