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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 417.92 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 417.92 and 228.16 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 417.92 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/417.92 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 417.92 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 95,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,352.63/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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