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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 459.42 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 459.42 and 228.22 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 459.42 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/459.42 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 459.42 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 104,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,848.83/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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