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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 483.90 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 483.90 and 226.78 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 483.90 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/483.90 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 483.90 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 109,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,738.84/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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