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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.44, 427.22 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.44, 427.22 and 226.76 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.44 : 427.22 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.44/427.22 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.44x = 427.22 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.44x = 96,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,876.41/309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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