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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.37, 433.35 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.37, 433.35 and 226.89 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.37 : 433.35 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.37/433.35 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.37x = 433.35 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.37x = 98,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,322.78/314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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