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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.49, 467.61 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.49, 467.61 and 226 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.49 : 467.61 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.49/467.61 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.49x = 467.61 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.49x = 105,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,679.86/312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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