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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.20 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.20 and 226.23 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.20 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.20 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.20 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 109,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,766.80/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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