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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 453.06 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 453.06 and 229.68 is: 344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 453.06 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/453.06 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 453.06 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 104,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,058.82/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.83

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