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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 416.30 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 416.30 and 227.92 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 416.30 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/416.30 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 416.30 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 94,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,883.10/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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