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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 458.37 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 458.37 and 228.63 is: 342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 458.37 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/458.37 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 458.37 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 104,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,797.13/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.34

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