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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 415.62 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 415.62 and 227.60 is: 314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 415.62 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/415.62 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 415.62 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 94,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,593.03/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.16

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