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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 454.26 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 454.26 and 230.55 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 454.26 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/454.26 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 454.26 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 104,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,729.64/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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