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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.14, 426.98 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.14, 426.98 and 226.11 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.14 : 426.98 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.14/426.98 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.14x = 426.98 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.14x = 96,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,543.32/309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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