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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.53, 415.93 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.53, 415.93 and 226.92 is: 313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.53 : 415.93 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.53/415.93 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.53x = 415.93 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.53x = 94,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,382.84/301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.01

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