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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 417.42 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 417.42 and 229.14 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 417.42 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/417.42 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 417.42 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 95,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,647.62/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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