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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 454.17 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 454.17 and 230.66 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 454.17 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/454.17 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 454.17 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 104,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,758.85/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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