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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 416.04 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 416.04 and 227.09 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 416.04 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/416.04 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 416.04 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 94,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,476.44/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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