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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.99, 455.36 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.99, 455.36 and 227.09 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.99 : 455.36 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.99/455.36 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.99x = 455.36 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.99x = 103,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,404.29/303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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