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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.86, 455.90 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.86, 455.90 and 226.92 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.86 : 455.90 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.86/455.90 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.86x = 455.90 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.86x = 103,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,451.69/304.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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