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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 414.39 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 414.39 and 226.47 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 414.39 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/414.39 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 414.39 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 93,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,846.90/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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