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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 450.98 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 450.98 and 227.20 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 450.98 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/450.98 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 450.98 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 102,459.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,459.27/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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