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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 415.05 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 415.05 and 226.96 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 415.05 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/415.05 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 415.05 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 94,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,199.75/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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