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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 459.75 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 459.75 and 233.58 is: 351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 459.75 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/459.75 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 459.75 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 107,388.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,388.41/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.63

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