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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 453.84 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 453.84 and 229.96 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 453.84 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/453.84 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 453.84 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 104,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,365.05/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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