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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 416.64 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 416.64 and 227.42 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 416.64 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/416.64 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 416.64 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 94,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,752.27/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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