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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 416.06 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 416.06 and 228 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 416.06 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/416.06 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 416.06 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 94,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,860.54/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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