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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 414.04 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 414.04 and 226.20 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 414.04 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/414.04 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 414.04 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 93,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,655.85/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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