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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414.21 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414.21 and 229.88 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 414.21 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/414.21 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 414.21 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 95,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,216.52/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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