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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.42, 457.66 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.42, 457.66 and 236.77 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.42 : 457.66 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.42/457.66 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.42x = 457.66 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.42x = 108,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,358.42/305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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