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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 459.06 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 459.06 and 228.94 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 459.06 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/459.06 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 459.06 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 105,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,097.20/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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