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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 458.46 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 458.46 and 233.02 is: 349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 458.46 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/458.46 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 458.46 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 106,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,830.35/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.07

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