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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 459.16 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 459.16 and 229.02 is: 343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 459.16 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/459.16 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 459.16 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 105,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,156.82/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.18

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