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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 454.01 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 454.01 and 229.42 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 454.01 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/454.01 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 454.01 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 104,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,158.97/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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