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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 455.67 and 227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 455.67 and 227.69 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 455.67 = 227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/455.67 = 227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 455.67 × 227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 103,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,749.22/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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