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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 458.16 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 458.16 and 236.80 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 458.16 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/458.16 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 458.16 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 108,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,492.29/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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