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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.23, 432.93 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.23, 432.93 and 226.75 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.23 : 432.93 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.23/432.93 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.23x = 432.93 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.23x = 98,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,166.88/314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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