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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 420.78 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 420.78 and 227.92 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 420.78 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/420.78 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 420.78 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 95,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,904.18/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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