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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.62, 459.93 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.62, 459.93 and 235.34 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.62 : 459.93 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.62/459.93 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.62x = 459.93 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.62x = 108,239.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,239.93/306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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