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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 449.94 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 449.94 and 228.02 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 449.94 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/449.94 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 449.94 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 102,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,595.32/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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