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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.32, 462.51 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.32, 462.51 and 226.33 is: 339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.32 : 462.51 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.32/462.51 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.32x = 462.51 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.32x = 104,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,679.89/308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.52

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