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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 416.68 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 416.68 and 228.65 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 416.68 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/416.68 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 416.68 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 95,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,271.23/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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