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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 416.96 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 416.96 and 227.93 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 416.96 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/416.96 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 416.96 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 95,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,037.69/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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