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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 432.54 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 432.54 and 226.62 is: 312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 432.54 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/432.54 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 432.54 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 98,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,022.21/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.07

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