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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 454.01 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 454.01 and 230.58 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 454.01 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/454.01 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 454.01 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 104,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,684.47/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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