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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 472.98 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 472.98 and 226.48 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 472.98 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/472.98 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 472.98 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 107,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,120.51/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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