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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 467.10 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 467.10 and 226.44 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 467.10 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/467.10 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 467.10 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 105,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,770.12/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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