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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 473.01 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 473.01 and 226.38 is: 312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 473.01 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/473.01 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 473.01 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 107,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,080.00/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.39

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