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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 476.52 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 476.52 and 226.48 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 476.52 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/476.52 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 476.52 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 107,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,922.25/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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