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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.24, 433.36 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.24, 433.36 and 226.88 is: 312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.24 : 433.36 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.24/433.36 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.24x = 433.36 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.24x = 98,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,320.72/314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.88

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