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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 472.75 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 472.75 and 226.20 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 472.75 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/472.75 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 472.75 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 106,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,932.56/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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