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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 414.83 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 414.83 and 226.85 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 414.83 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/414.83 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 414.83 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 94,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,100.98/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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