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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 425.96 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 425.96 and 226.27 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 425.96 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/425.96 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 425.96 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 96,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,380.84/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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