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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 477.12 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 477.12 and 226.92 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 477.12 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/477.12 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 477.12 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 108,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,268.07/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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