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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 472.80 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 472.80 and 226.48 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 472.80 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/472.80 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 472.80 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 107,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,079.74/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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