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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 414.48 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 414.48 and 226.60 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 414.48 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/414.48 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 414.48 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 93,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,919.10/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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