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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.01, 415.52 and 227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.01, 415.52 and 227.35 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.01 : 415.52 = 227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.01/415.52 = 227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.01x = 415.52 × 227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.01x = 94,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,468.47/301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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