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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 414.77 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 414.77 and 227.07 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 414.77 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/414.77 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 414.77 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 94,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,180.69/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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