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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.21, 426.44 and 226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.21, 426.44 and 226.30 is: 312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.21 : 426.44 = 226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.21/426.44 = 226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.21x = 426.44 × 226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.21x = 96,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,502.87/309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.09

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