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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 454.29 and 226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 454.29 and 226.81 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 454.29 = 226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/454.29 = 226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 454.29 × 226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 103,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,037.51/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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