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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 416.39 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 416.39 and 227.97 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 416.39 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/416.39 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 416.39 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 94,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,923.29/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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