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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 457.10 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 457.10 and 226.20 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 457.10 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/457.10 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 457.10 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 103,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,396.02/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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