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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 458.44 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 458.44 and 233.40 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 458.44 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/458.44 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 458.44 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 106,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,999.90/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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