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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 416.94 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 416.94 and 229.08 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 416.94 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/416.94 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 416.94 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 95,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,512.62/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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