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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 460.14 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 460.14 and 228.73 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 460.14 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/460.14 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 460.14 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 105,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,247.82/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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