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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.29, 417.35 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.29, 417.35 and 232.22 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.29 : 417.35 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.29/417.35 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.29x = 417.35 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.29x = 96,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,916.55/302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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