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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 403.08 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 403.08 and 226.34 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 403.08 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/403.08 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 403.08 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 91,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,233.13/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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