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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.46, 449.70 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.46, 449.70 and 227.92 is: 341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.46 : 449.70 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.46/449.70 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.46x = 449.70 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.46x = 102,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,495.62/300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.13

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