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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 416.01 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 416.01 and 227.99 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 416.01 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/416.01 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 416.01 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 94,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,846.12/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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