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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.55, 454.01 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.55, 454.01 and 231.03 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.55 : 454.01 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.55/454.01 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.55x = 454.01 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.55x = 104,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,888.78/302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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