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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 417.48 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 417.48 and 228.67 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 417.48 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/417.48 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 417.48 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 95,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,466.24/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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