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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 413.37 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 413.37 and 226.35 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 413.37 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/413.37 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 413.37 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 93,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,566.30/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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