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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 474.72 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 474.72 and 226.04 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 474.72 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/474.72 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 474.72 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 107,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,306.92/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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