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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 450.36 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 450.36 and 227.70 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 450.36 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/450.36 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 450.36 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 102,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,546.97/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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