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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 414.92 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 414.92 and 226.92 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 414.92 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/414.92 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 414.92 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 94,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,153.65/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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