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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 477.46 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 477.46 and 226.98 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 477.46 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/477.46 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 477.46 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 108,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,373.87/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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