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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 456.42 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 456.42 and 226.22 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 456.42 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/456.42 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 456.42 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 103,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,251.33/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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