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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 419.22 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 419.22 and 226.08 is: 311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 419.22 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/419.22 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 419.22 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 94,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,777.26/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.93

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