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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 432.82 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 432.82 and 226.45 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 432.82 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/432.82 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 432.82 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 98,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,008.79/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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