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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 415.71 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 415.71 and 227.34 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 415.71 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/415.71 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 415.71 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 94,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,507.51/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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