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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 417.99 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 417.99 and 229.24 is: 316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 417.99 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/417.99 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 417.99 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 95,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,820.03/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.29

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