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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.21, 463.86 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.21, 463.86 and 226.89 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.21 : 463.86 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.21/463.86 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.21x = 463.86 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.21x = 105,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,245.20/309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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