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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 453.23 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 453.23 and 228.70 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 453.23 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/453.23 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 453.23 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 103,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,653.70/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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