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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.07, 455.10 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.07, 455.10 and 229.96 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.07 : 455.10 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.07/455.10 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.07x = 455.10 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.07x = 104,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,654.80/303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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