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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 415.62 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 415.62 and 227.91 is: 314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 415.62 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/415.62 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 415.62 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 94,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,723.95/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.90

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