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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 419.28 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 419.28 and 226.32 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 419.28 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/419.28 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 419.28 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 94,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,891.45/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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