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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.20, 456.96 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.20, 456.96 and 226.20 is: 312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.20 : 456.96 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.20/456.96 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.20x = 456.96 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.20x = 103,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,364.35/331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.09

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