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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 449.55 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 449.55 and 226.29 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 449.55 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/449.55 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 449.55 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 101,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,730.36/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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