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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 414.72 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 414.72 and 226.64 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 414.72 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/414.72 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 414.72 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 93,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,990.07/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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