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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 449.08 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 449.08 and 227.44 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 449.08 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/449.08 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 449.08 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 102,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,138.76/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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