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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.95, 459.56 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.95, 459.56 and 234.59 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.95 : 459.56 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.95/459.56 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.95x = 459.56 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.95x = 107,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,804.71/306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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