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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 414.38 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 414.38 and 226.69 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 414.38 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/414.38 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 414.38 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 93,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,935.80/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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