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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 531.96 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 531.96 and 304.23 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 531.96 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/531.96 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 531.96 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 161,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,835.53/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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