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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.48 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.48 and 228.16 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.48 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.48 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.48 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 104,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,833.81/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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