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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.79, 427.17 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.79, 427.17 and 226.77 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.79 : 427.17 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.79/427.17 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.79x = 427.17 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.79x = 96,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,869.34/309.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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