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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 419.75 and 229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 419.75 and 229.93 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 419.75 = 229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/419.75 = 229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 419.75 × 229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 96,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,513.12/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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