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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 476.28 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 476.28 and 226.26 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 476.28 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/476.28 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 476.28 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 107,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,763.11/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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