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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.41, 457.68 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.41, 457.68 and 236.62 is: 354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.41 : 457.68 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.41/457.68 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.41x = 457.68 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.41x = 108,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,293.95/305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.59

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