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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 463.26 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 463.26 and 228.26 is: 341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 463.26 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/463.26 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 463.26 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 105,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,743.73/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.81

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