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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 456.48 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 456.48 and 227.84 is: 341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 456.48 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/456.48 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 456.48 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 104,002.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,002.12/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.28

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