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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 459.32 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 459.32 and 229.77 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 459.32 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/459.32 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 459.32 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 105,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,536.81/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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