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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 416.44 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 416.44 and 228.19 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 416.44 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/416.44 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 416.44 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 95,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,027.44/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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