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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.38 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.38 and 228.76 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.38 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.38 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.38 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 103,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,257.69/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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