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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 477.21 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 477.21 and 226.79 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 477.21 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/477.21 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 477.21 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 108,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,226.46/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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