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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 454.55 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 454.55 and 231.21 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 454.55 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/454.55 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 454.55 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 105,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,095.35/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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