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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 414.63 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 414.63 and 226.99 is: 312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 414.63 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/414.63 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 414.63 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 94,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,116.86/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.89

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