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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 418.14 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 418.14 and 229.32 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 418.14 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/418.14 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 418.14 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 95,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,887.86/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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