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Finding the Third Proportional to 228.75 and 304.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 228.75 and 304.88 is: 406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.75 : 304.88 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.75/304.88 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.75x = 304.88 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.75x = 92,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,948.77/228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.33

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