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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.30, 415.92 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.30, 415.92 and 227.63 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.30 : 415.92 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.30/415.92 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.30x = 415.92 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.30x = 94,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,675.87/301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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