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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 418.70 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 418.70 and 229.43 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 418.70 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/418.70 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 418.70 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 96,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,062.34/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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