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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 416.14 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 416.14 and 227.81 is: 314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 416.14 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/416.14 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 416.14 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 94,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,801.32/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.62

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