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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.09, 454.75 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.09, 454.75 and 227.11 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.09 : 454.75 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.09/454.75 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.09x = 454.75 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.09x = 103,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,278.27/304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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