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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 477.70 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 477.70 and 226.94 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 477.70 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/477.70 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 477.70 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 108,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,406.28/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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