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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 462.11 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 462.11 and 226.90 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 462.11 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/462.11 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 462.11 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 104,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,852.20/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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