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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.36, 433.12 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.36, 433.12 and 226.88 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.36 : 433.12 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.36/433.12 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.36x = 433.12 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.36x = 98,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,266.27/314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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