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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 453.42 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 453.42 and 229.32 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 453.42 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/453.42 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 453.42 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 103,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,978.27/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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