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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.93, 457.63 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.93, 457.63 and 228.70 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.93 : 457.63 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.93/457.63 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.93x = 457.63 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.93x = 104,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,659.98/305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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