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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 416.62 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 416.62 and 228.20 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 416.62 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/416.62 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 416.62 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 95,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,072.59/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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