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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 414.32 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 414.32 and 226.94 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 414.32 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/414.32 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 414.32 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 94,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,022.57/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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