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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 432.98 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 432.98 and 226.45 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 432.98 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/432.98 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 432.98 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 98,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,048.32/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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