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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 417.22 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 417.22 and 228.33 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 417.22 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/417.22 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 417.22 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 95,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,262.56/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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