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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 451.76 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 451.76 and 229.53 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 451.76 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/451.76 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 451.76 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 103,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,691.33/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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