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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 414.48 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 414.48 and 222.76 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 414.48 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/414.48 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 414.48 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 92,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,329.56/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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