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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 419.52 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 419.52 and 226.72 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 419.52 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/419.52 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 419.52 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 95,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,113.57/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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