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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 340.47 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 340.47 and 211.26 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 340.47 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/340.47 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 340.47 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 71,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,927.69/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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