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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 467.24 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 467.24 and 228.26 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 467.24 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/467.24 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 467.24 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 106,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,652.23/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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