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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 473.44 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 473.44 and 226.70 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 473.44 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/473.44 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 473.44 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 107,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,325.35/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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