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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 458.69 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 458.69 and 228.71 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 458.69 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/458.69 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 458.69 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 104,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,906.99/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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