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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 457.63 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 457.63 and 227.43 is: 342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 457.63 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/457.63 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 457.63 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 104,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,078.22/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.30

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