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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 458.32 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 458.32 and 227.48 is: 341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 458.32 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/458.32 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 458.32 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 104,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,259.21/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.39

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