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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 432.64 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 432.64 and 226.08 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 432.64 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/432.64 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 432.64 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 97,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,811.25/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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