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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.01, 477.38 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.01, 477.38 and 226.79 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.01 : 477.38 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.01/477.38 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.01x = 477.38 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.01x = 108,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,265.01/318.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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