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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.94 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.94 and 227.09 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.94 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.94 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.94 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 94,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,228.72/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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