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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 453.60 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 453.60 and 228.96 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 453.60 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/453.60 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 453.60 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 103,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,856.26/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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