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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 417.45 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 417.45 and 227.95 is: 314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 417.45 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/417.45 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 417.45 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 95,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,157.54/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.39

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