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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.49, 323.45 and 226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.49, 323.45 and 226.57 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.49 : 323.45 = 226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.49/323.45 = 226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.49x = 323.45 × 226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.49x = 73,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282.93/234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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