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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 418.02 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 418.02 and 228.80 is: 315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 418.02 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/418.02 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 418.02 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 95,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,642.98/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.88

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