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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.86, 477.02 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.86, 477.02 and 226.74 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.86 : 477.02 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.86/477.02 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.86x = 477.02 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.86x = 108,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,159.51/317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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