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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 476.52 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 476.52 and 226.28 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 476.52 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/476.52 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 476.52 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 107,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,824.56/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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