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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 469.96 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 469.96 and 226.88 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 469.96 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/469.96 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 469.96 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 106,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,624.52/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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