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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.90 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.90 and 226.16 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.90 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.90 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.90 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 107,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,401.01/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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