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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 415.83 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 415.83 and 227.54 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 415.83 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/415.83 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 415.83 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 94,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,619.85/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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