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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 452.55 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 452.55 and 228.80 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 452.55 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/452.55 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 452.55 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 103,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,543.44/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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