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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 454.68 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 454.68 and 230.76 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 454.68 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/454.68 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 454.68 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 104,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,921.96/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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