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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.13, 457.17 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.13, 457.17 and 226.24 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 457.17 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/457.17 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 457.17 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 103,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,430.14/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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