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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.26, 433.29 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.26, 433.29 and 226.90 is: 312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.26 : 433.29 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.26/433.29 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.26x = 433.29 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.26x = 98,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,313.50/314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.84

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