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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 418.05 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 418.05 and 229.32 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 418.05 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/418.05 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 418.05 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 95,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,867.23/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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