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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 454.71 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 454.71 and 230.09 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 454.71 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/454.71 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 454.71 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 104,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,625.37/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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