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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 469.44 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 469.44 and 226.32 is: 338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 469.44 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/469.44 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 469.44 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 106,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,243.66/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.83

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