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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.02, 433.38 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.02, 433.38 and 226.74 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.02 : 433.38 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.02/433.38 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.02x = 433.38 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.02x = 98,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,264.58/314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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