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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.20, 416.87 and 228.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.20, 416.87 and 228.39 is: 315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.20 : 416.87 = 228.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.20/416.87 = 228.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.20x = 416.87 × 228.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.20x = 95,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,206.85/302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.05

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