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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.49 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.49 and 226.09 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.49 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.49 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.49 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 107,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,729.62/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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