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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.23, 453.04 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.23, 453.04 and 229.94 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.23 : 453.04 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.23/453.04 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.23x = 453.04 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.23x = 104,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,172.02/302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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