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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 453.63 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 453.63 and 226.25 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 453.63 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/453.63 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 453.63 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 102,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,634.92/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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