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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.33, 432.43 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.33, 432.43 and 226.05 is: 311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.33 : 432.43 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.33/432.43 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.33x = 432.43 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.33x = 97,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,750.80/313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.97

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