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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 432.23 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 432.23 and 226.02 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 432.23 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/432.23 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 432.23 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 97,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,691.49/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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