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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.29, 416.98 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.29, 416.98 and 228.89 is: 315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.29 : 416.98 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.29/416.98 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.29x = 416.98 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.29x = 95,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,442.55/302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.73

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