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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 414.18 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 414.18 and 227.08 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 414.18 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/414.18 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 414.18 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 94,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,051.99/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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