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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 476.82 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 476.82 and 226.48 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 476.82 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/476.82 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 476.82 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 107,990.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,990.19/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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