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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 414.89 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 414.89 and 226.86 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 414.89 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/414.89 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 414.89 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 94,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,118.74/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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