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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.68, 454.80 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.68, 454.80 and 226 is: 311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.68 : 454.80 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.68/454.80 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.68x = 454.80 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.68x = 102,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,784.80/329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.77

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