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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 451.73 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 451.73 and 227.70 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 451.73 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/451.73 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 451.73 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 102,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,858.92/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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