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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 463.52 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 463.52 and 226.80 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 463.52 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/463.52 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 463.52 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 105,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,126.90/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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