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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.46, 433.89 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.46, 433.89 and 226.98 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.46 : 433.89 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.46/433.89 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.46x = 433.89 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.46x = 98,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,484.35/314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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