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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 454.98 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 454.98 and 226.84 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 454.98 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/454.98 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 454.98 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 103,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,205.39/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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