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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 473 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 473 and 226.44 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 473 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/473 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 473 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 107,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,106.12/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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