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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.20 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450.20 and 228 is: 342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450.20 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450.20 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450.20 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 102,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,645.60/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.15

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