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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 457.13 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 457.13 and 227.95 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 457.13 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/457.13 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 457.13 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 104,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,202.78/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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