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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.70, 455.70 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.70, 455.70 and 230.55 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.70 : 455.70 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.70/455.70 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.70x = 455.70 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.70x = 105,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,059.36/303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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