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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 459.71 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 459.71 and 229.52 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 459.71 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/459.71 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 459.71 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 105,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,511.49/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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