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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 415.82 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 415.82 and 226.80 is: 312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 415.82 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/415.82 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 415.82 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 94,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,307.98/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.46

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