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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 469.95 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 469.95 and 226.85 is: 339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 469.95 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/469.95 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 469.95 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 106,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,605.81/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.90

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