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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.00, 415.36 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.00, 415.36 and 227.19 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.00 : 415.36 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.00/415.36 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.00x = 415.36 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.00x = 94,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,363.79/301.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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