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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 414.08 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 414.08 and 226.24 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 414.08 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/414.08 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 414.08 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 93,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,681.46/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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