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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 426.46 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 426.46 and 226.38 is: 312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 426.46 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/426.46 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 426.46 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 96,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,542.01/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.43

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