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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 472.68 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 472.68 and 226.32 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 472.68 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/472.68 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 472.68 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 106,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,976.94/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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