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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 415.56 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 415.56 and 228.08 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 415.56 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/415.56 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 415.56 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 94,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,780.92/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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