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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 417.59 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 417.59 and 228.78 is: 315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 417.59 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/417.59 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 417.59 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 95,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,536.24/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.73

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