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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.27 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.27 and 225.78 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.27 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.27 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.27 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 93,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,533.88/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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