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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 455.89 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 455.89 and 230.67 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 455.89 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/455.89 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 455.89 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 105,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,159.57/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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