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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.18, 473.78 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.18, 473.78 and 226.95 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.18 : 473.78 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.18/473.78 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.18x = 473.78 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.18x = 107,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,522.00/343.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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