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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 472.86 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 472.86 and 226.42 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 472.86 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/472.86 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 472.86 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 107,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,064.96/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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