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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 475.91 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 475.91 and 226.01 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 475.91 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/475.91 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 475.91 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 107,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,559.29/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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