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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.44, 433.98 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.44, 433.98 and 226.96 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.44 : 433.98 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.44/433.98 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.44x = 433.98 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.44x = 98,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,496.10/314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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