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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 458.28 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 458.28 and 228 is: 341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 458.28 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/458.28 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 458.28 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 104,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,487.84/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.53

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