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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.94, 474.67 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.94, 474.67 and 226.01 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.94 : 474.67 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.94/474.67 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.94x = 474.67 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.94x = 107,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,278.33/343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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