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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.96 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.96 and 228.40 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.96 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.96 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.96 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 102,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,999.26/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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