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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.85, 457.82 and 228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.85, 457.82 and 228.37 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.85 : 457.82 = 228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.85/457.82 = 228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.85x = 457.82 × 228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.85x = 104,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,551.21/305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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