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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 414.20 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 414.20 and 226.36 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 414.20 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/414.20 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 414.20 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 93,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,755.11/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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