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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 453.32 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 453.32 and 228.71 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 453.32 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/453.32 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 453.32 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 103,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,678.82/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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