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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 455.25 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 455.25 and 230.22 is: 344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 455.25 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/455.25 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 455.25 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 104,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,807.66/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.40

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