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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 414.96 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 414.96 and 227.28 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 414.96 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/414.96 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 414.96 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 94,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,312.11/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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