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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 417.13 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 417.13 and 228.84 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 417.13 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/417.13 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 417.13 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 95,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,456.03/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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