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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 467.37 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 467.37 and 226.69 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 467.37 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/467.37 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 467.37 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 105,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,948.25/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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