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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 419.38 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 419.38 and 229.14 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 419.38 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/419.38 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 419.38 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 96,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,094.64/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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