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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 453.64 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 453.64 and 229.28 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 453.64 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/453.64 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 453.64 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 104,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,010.58/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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