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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.75, 468.72 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.75, 468.72 and 226.37 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 468.72 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/468.72 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 468.72 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 106,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,101.80/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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