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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.82, 473.33 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.82, 473.33 and 226.62 is: 312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.82 : 473.33 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.82/473.33 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.82x = 473.33 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.82x = 107,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,266.04/342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.89

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