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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 457.53 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 457.53 and 227.50 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 457.53 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/457.53 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 457.53 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 104,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,088.08/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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