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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.30, 470.22 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.30, 470.22 and 226.90 is: 340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.30 : 470.22 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.30/470.22 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.30x = 470.22 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.30x = 106,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,692.92/313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.55

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