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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.51, 456.69 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.51, 456.69 and 227.21 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.51 : 456.69 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.51/456.69 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.51x = 456.69 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.51x = 103,761.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,761.83/304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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