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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 475.83 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 475.83 and 226.32 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 475.83 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/475.83 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 475.83 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 107,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,689.85/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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