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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 427.07 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 427.07 and 226.88 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 427.07 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/427.07 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 427.07 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 96,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,893.64/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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