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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.63, 414.55 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.63, 414.55 and 226.08 is: 311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.63 : 414.55 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.63/414.55 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.63x = 414.55 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.63x = 93,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,721.46/300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.75

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