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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 450.26 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 450.26 and 227.01 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 450.26 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/450.26 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 450.26 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 102,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,213.52/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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