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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 457.48 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 457.48 and 236.42 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 457.48 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/457.48 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 457.48 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 108,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,157.42/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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