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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 469.54 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 469.54 and 226.31 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 469.54 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/469.54 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 469.54 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 106,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,261.60/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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