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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 512.45 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 512.45 and 226.32 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 512.45 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/512.45 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 512.45 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 115,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,977.68/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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