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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 318.96 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 318.96 and 226.37 is: 311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 318.96 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/318.96 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 318.96 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 72,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,202.98/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.43

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