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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 416.19 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 416.19 and 227.60 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 416.19 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/416.19 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 416.19 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 94,722.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,722.76/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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