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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 458.91 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 458.91 and 227.55 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 458.91 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/458.91 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 458.91 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 104,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,424.97/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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