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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 449.76 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 449.76 and 227.60 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 449.76 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/449.76 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 449.76 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 102,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,365.38/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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