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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.18, 457.19 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.18, 457.19 and 226.82 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.18 : 457.19 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.18/457.19 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.18x = 457.19 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.18x = 103,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,699.84/331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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