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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 468.32 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 468.32 and 226.88 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 468.32 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/468.32 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 468.32 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 106,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,252.44/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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