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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 449.36 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 449.36 and 227.84 is: 341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 449.36 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/449.36 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 449.36 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 102,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,382.18/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.18

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