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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 413.78 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 413.78 and 226.60 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 413.78 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/413.78 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 413.78 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 93,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,760.38/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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