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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 416.38 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 416.38 and 227.90 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 416.38 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/416.38 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 416.38 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 94,893.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,893.00/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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