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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.01, 456.87 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.01, 456.87 and 226.32 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.01 : 456.87 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.01/456.87 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.01x = 456.87 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.01x = 103,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,398.82/331.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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