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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 416.28 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 416.28 and 227.43 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 416.28 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/416.28 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 416.28 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 94,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,671.34/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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