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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.49, 417.56 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.49, 417.56 and 228.78 is: 315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.49 : 417.56 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.49/417.56 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.49x = 417.56 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.49x = 95,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,528.23/302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.81

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