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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 459.65 and 233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 459.65 and 233.81 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 459.65 = 233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/459.65 = 233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 459.65 × 233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 107,471.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,471.41/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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