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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 452.25 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 452.25 and 229.62 is: 344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 452.25 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/452.25 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 452.25 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 103,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,845.65/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.65

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