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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 414.66 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 414.66 and 226.99 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 414.66 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/414.66 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 414.66 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 94,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,123.67/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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