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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 415.58 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 415.58 and 226.93 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 415.58 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/415.58 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 415.58 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 94,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,307.57/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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