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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 432.41 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 432.41 and 226.35 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 432.41 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/432.41 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 432.41 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 97,874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,874.87/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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