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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.37, 426.69 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.37, 426.69 and 226.45 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.37 : 426.69 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.37/426.69 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.37x = 426.69 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.37x = 96,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,622.72/309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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