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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 415 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 415 and 225.66 is: 311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 415 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/415 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 415 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 93,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,648.90/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.66

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