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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.23, 468.99 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.23, 468.99 and 226.65 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.23 : 468.99 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.23/468.99 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.23x = 468.99 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.23x = 106,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,296.58/313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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