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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 449.68 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 449.68 and 227.92 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 449.68 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/449.68 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 449.68 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 102,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,491.07/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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