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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 414.24 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 414.24 and 226.50 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 414.24 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/414.24 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 414.24 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 93,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,825.36/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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