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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 415.06 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 415.06 and 227.01 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 415.06 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/415.06 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 415.06 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 94,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,222.77/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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