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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 422.57 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 422.57 and 228.47 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 422.57 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/422.57 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 422.57 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 96,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,543.03/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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