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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.65, 457.56 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.65, 457.56 and 226.80 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.65 : 457.56 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.65/457.56 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.65x = 457.56 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.65x = 103,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,774.61/331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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