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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 458.88 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 458.88 and 234.04 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 458.88 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/458.88 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 458.88 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 107,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,396.28/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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