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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 426.36 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 426.36 and 226.20 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 426.36 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/426.36 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 426.36 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 96,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,442.63/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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