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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 413.51 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 413.51 and 226.13 is: 311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 413.51 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/413.51 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 413.51 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 93,503.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,503.82/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.43

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