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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.07, 457.06 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.07, 457.06 and 226.31 is: 312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.07 : 457.06 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.07/457.06 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.07x = 457.06 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.07x = 103,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,437.25/331.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.43

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