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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.98, 459.18 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.98, 459.18 and 233.98 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.98 : 459.18 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.98/459.18 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.98x = 459.18 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.98x = 107,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,438.94/305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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