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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 419.58 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 419.58 and 226.26 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 419.58 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/419.58 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 419.58 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 94,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,934.17/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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