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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 457.68 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 457.68 and 233.34 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 457.68 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/457.68 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 457.68 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 106,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,795.05/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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