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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.18, 469.74 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.18, 469.74 and 226.92 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.18 : 469.74 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.18/469.74 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.18x = 469.74 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.18x = 106,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,593.40/313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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