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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 414 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 414 and 226.08 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 414 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/414 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 414 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 93,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,597.12/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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