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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 417.87 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 417.87 and 229.38 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 417.87 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/417.87 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 417.87 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 95,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,851.02/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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