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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 415.80 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 415.80 and 227.84 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 415.80 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/415.80 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 415.80 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 94,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,735.87/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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