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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 458.87 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 458.87 and 233.75 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 458.87 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/458.87 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 458.87 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 107,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,260.84/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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